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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Exeter

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Exeter at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Exeter both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Mathematics. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Southampton, Solent University is about £5,870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Southampton, Solent University is about £7,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 18 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £43,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of Exeter in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
1855
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Southampton, Solent University

University of Exeter

88.2%
87.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£28,100
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
22.2%

International

International student share

294
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
2

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%
VS

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

31 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Southampton, Solent University

University of Exeter

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Information Systems & Data Science, Applied Psychology, Adult Nursing, Education Studies.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Exeter

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£19,080
University of Exeter
£24,950

Southampton, Solent University is about £5,870 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Exeter
£25,550

Southampton, Solent University is about £7,200 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Southampton, Solent University

University of Exeter

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£43,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    86%Satisfaction59%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    100%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Southampton, Solent University

Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Carers Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

£500

Deadline: Jun 2026

Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

£200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Parents bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Exeter: common questions

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Southampton, Solent University is about £5,870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Southampton, Solent University is about £7,200 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Southampton, Solent University and University of Exeter?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering and 19 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Exeter better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £39,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Southampton, Solent University and 84% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at University of Exeter?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Journalism, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts and 3 more.

What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Southampton, Solent University?

University of Exeter teaches 60 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Physics, History, Classical Studies, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Civil Engineering and 52 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses